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ARAMARK wins concession contract

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a bidding period in the spring semester, from which bids from ARAMARK, Chartwells and Sodexo came in, UTSA decided upon the ARAMARK contract.

ARAMARK was the UTSA's food provider before losing their bid to Chartwells six years ago.

"I was not here at that time, but I understand that the university was looking to move in a different direction that was better represented by Chartwells' proposal at that time," Jane Wilcox, director of business auxiliary affairs, said.

Football influences upgrades in athletic program

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UTSA is on the verge of announcing the start of football, a new $80 million athletic complex and a move toward a top level NCAA conference.

UTSA athletic officials are awaiting permission from The University of Texas (UT) System to announce an athletic fundraising initiative to help establish a football program and move all 17 sports toward a Football Bowl Subdivision (Division 1A) conference.

Former Chaparral RA awaits trial date for federal charges

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A warrant was issued for Alison Mullett, a former Chaparral Village resident assistant (RA), on May 1, 2008 out of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Mullett yielded to authorities and was arrested for the following charges: conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute LSD within 1,000 feet of a secondary school; aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute LSD and maintaining a drug-involved premises within 1,000 feet of a public university.

Interim Chancellor makes rounds; visits UT campuses

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Interim chancellor of the University of Texas System Dr. Kenneth I. Shine has been visiting all of the UT campuses since his appointment May 1. So far, he has visited UT Austin, El Paso, Tyler, Pan American and San Antonio.

Shine has served the UT System as the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs since 2003.

Transportation fee added to fund shuttle service

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students who buy parking permits will not shoulder the cost of the shuttle services anymore. Beginning this fall, all UTSA students will see a $20 transportation fee (TF01) added to their tuition bill.

The transportation fee will pay for an increase in shuttle routes, as well as the number of shuttles.

UC Phase III opens August 26

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The campus has undergone many renovations over the summer, but UTSA will begin the fall semester with the unveiling of the University Center (UC) Phase III expansion. The 60,000 square-foot expansion is located in the middle of the 1604 campus.

The expansion includes a ballroom with kitchen, conference rooms, offices for staff and student organizations and an outdoor area for students to sit on the lawn and enjoy movies or concerts.

UTSA freshmen admission standards change in 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is no question that things are changing at UTSA, from the addition of academic and parking buildings, to the rise in tuition and fees and effective fall 2008, and now, the admissions criteria for first-time freshmen.

Students who applied for admission into UTSA for the fall of 2008 were the first to see a change in the university's admission criteria in quite some time.

Biden better qualified than Obama?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The nominee for President of the United States from the Democratic Party will face many obstacles in the coming months, but his most difficult to navigate will be the underlying thought that his Vice President pick, Sen. Joe Biden, should be the nominee.

While Obama got out of the primaries without his inexperience or lack of preparedness denying him the nomination, and he shored up that weakness with the addition of one of the best statesmen and politicians of our time, he picked someone who (at the end of this election) will leave people thinking "Why isn't Biden President instead of Obama?"

Joe Biden has been in the Senate for 35 years, he chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee for eight years ('87-'95), he has twice been the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ('01-'03 & '07-present; as well as a brief month long stint in Jan.

Getting back to a new, improved reality

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While a busy summer schedule-complete with daytime sunbathing by the pool and nightlife that doesn't end until the eggs are frying-is something every student will miss, there is a lot to look forward to at UTSA this fall.

It's an exciting semester for faculty, students and pretty much anyone who likes to eat.

I'll admit it-I am a fairweather Phan

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For two weeks, every four years my parents become the biggest sports fans on the planet. From the opening ceremony to closing, they do nothing but work, eat, sleep and watch the Olympics. DVR also allowed them to rewind and watch their favorite moments over and over again.

De-stress Your Life

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You've got 80 pages to read by 9 a.m. tomorrow, a two-page essay due at noon and the electric bill is not going to pay itself. It's all doable, but it's not going to be fun, not for your mind or your body. When you feel your muscles tying themselves into knots, and your mind surfing on 1000 brain waves a minute, the only thing left to do is relax.

Where are they NOW?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"I didn't steal it," Charles Ingram jokes, pointing to an unfinished sculpture reaching out of a slab of marble that leans heavily against the wall.

"This one was actually what they call a 'discarded' tombstone."

"Normally, you just sandblast the name off, but this slab of rock was quarried specifically for a soldier or veteran, so I thought the sculpture's got to be something to do with that.

Soccer team kickes off 2008, splits two-game road opener

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Under fourth-year head coach Steve Ballard, the UTSA Roadrunner soccer team is determined to finish what they have failed to do since soccer arrived at UTSA in 2006: win the Southland Conference Tournament (SLC).

The Roadrunners face a rough schedule as they play three Big XII teams; Texas Tech, Baylor and the 13th ranked Texas Longhorns.

Rave reviews of Egerton's stories won't die soon

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"How Best To Avoid Dying," a collection of short stories by Owen Egerton, is mind-blowing. This collection is not an escape from everyday problems; it is a celebration of them. In fact, Egerton's characters do not try to hide their flaws-they revel in them.

Down the rabbit hole: night at The White Rabbit

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is something poetic about listening to live music on a rainy day. For five straight hours on Aug. 19, approximately 350 teenagers gathered at The White Rabbit, on North St. Mary's Street, to do just that.

At an end of summer show, listeners heard 15 different bands perform music ranging from indie pop to rock.

Artpace works hard to bring contemporary art to San Antonio

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most likely you've never seen an edgy art gallery like Artpace. Since its opening in 1995, Artpace has not been afraid to featured unusual art, which makes Artpace an amazing art gallery to visit.

The Artpace 8.2 International Artists-in-Residence Program hosts artists from all over the world.